My pharmacist said they can’t dispense an electronic prescription for a Schedule 4 Controlled Drug (i.e. testosterone). What can I do?
In the UK, prescriptions for Schedule 2, 3, and 4 Controlled Drugs can be dispensed using an electronic prescription. Testosterone is considered a Schedule 4 Controlled Drug.
In this case, the pharmacist is mistaken. Simply point them in the direction of the above guidance and that should set things straight.
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